Oscar D. Gross, 78

January 06, 2004

Oscar D. Gross, 78, of Rockwood, passed on Jan. 5, 2004, at Somerset Hospital. Born May 14, 1925, in Milford Township, he is the son of the late Norman and Vida (Kimmel) Gross. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Doris in 1993; sisters Thelma Gross and Maude Faidley; and brother Philip Gross. He is survived by his daughter Lynet, married to Neal Adolphson of Rockwood; sisters Alverta Phillippi of Sharon and Audrey, married to Ed Sanner of Rockwood; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a retired employee of the B&O Railroad. He was a member of the Rockwood Rotary Club and the Rockwood Fire Dept. where he served as both firefighter and EMT. He was a member of the Garrett United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood, where a service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Joseph Onder and Rev. William Sleasman officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery, New Centerville. Memorial contributions may be sent to Rockwood Fire Dept., West Main Street, Rockwood, Pa. 15557.